2023GeneralElectionResults

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation had 8 petitioners to be enrolled as a Tolowa Dee tion Citizen. The Citizens voted to have 3 of the 8 petitioners approved for Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Citizenship.

316 total ballots were cast; of those: 50% + 1 of yes ballots are needed. In this case that would be 158+1=159 three petitioners received.

172, 170, and 162 to meet the requirement for enrollment into Tolowa Dee ni’ Nation.

5 petitioners received ments for enrollment into Tolowa Dee

We had three clear winners elected for Tribal Council:

• Incumbents:

Jaytuk Steinruck, 223 votes

Debbie Boardman, 180 votes

Scott Sullivan, 154 votes

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation will be giving away Carnival Ride Wristband Tickets to Tribal Citizens ages 218, for the Curry County Fair and the Del Norte County Fair. Tickets will be on a first-come first-serve basis, no tickets will be held!

YOUTH MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE A TICKET.

START DATE FOR CURRY COUNTY FAIR

GIVEAWAY:

THURSDAY JULY 20, 2023

START DATE FOR DEL NORTE COUNTY FAIR

GIVEAWAY:

THURSDAY JULY 27, 2023

GIVEAWAY LOCATION: TRIBAL HEADQUARTERS 12801 MOUTH OF SMITH RIVER RD. SMITH RIVER, CA 95567 707-487-9255

LHETLH-XAT-NE

All Tribal Council: council@tolowa.com

Chairperson, Jeri Lynn Thompson

707-951-3875, jeri.thompson@tolowa.com

Vice Chair, Scott D. Sullivan

(707) 954-6127, scott.sullivan@tolowa.com

Secretary, Debbie Boardman

(707) 951-0966, dboardman@tolowa.com

Treasurer, Jaytuk Steinruck

(707) 954-5971, jaytuk.steinruck@tolowa.com

Council Member, Dr. Joseph Giovannetti

DAY MIN’ -NE’

ElectionResults…………….……………………………………………………………………...……1

FairBraceletGiveaway……………...……………………………………………………………...…....2

TribalCouncilMotions …………………………………..…………………….................4

Dee-ni’ Events……………...…………………..….……………………….………………….5-6

Foster Parents Needed…………..……………………………………………………………….7

Announcements………………………………………..……………………...………………....8

Howonquet Headstart……..……………………………………………………...……………...9

UIHS Tobacco Project………………………………………………………………………..…10

Public Notice…………………………………………………………………………………....10

Natural Resources ………………………………….………………………………………...…11

Family Unity Activity…………………………………………………………………………...12

Education Department………………………………………………………………...………...13

Human Resources……………………………………………………………………….…..…..14

Announcements/Events.…………….…………………………..……………….………….15–17

Natural Resources Director,

(707) 487-3233, rachel.mccain@tolowa.com

Planning Director, Tim Hoone

(707) 487-9255, ext. 1230, tim.hoone@tolowa.com

Records & Enrollment Manager, Staci Barr

707-487-9255, ext.1180, staci.barr@tolowa.com

Self-Governance Officer, Darrel Aubrey

707-487-9255, ext.1159, darrel.aubrey@tolowa.com

Tribal Council Attorney, Karen Pennington

707-487-9255, ext. 1165, karen.pennington@tolowa.com

Tribal Court Administrator, Elsie Petrie

707-487-9255, ext. 1162, elsie.petrie@tolowa.com

Tribal Employment Rights Officer, Brian Millett

(707) 487-9255, ext. 1222, brian.millett@tolowa.com

Tribal Heritage Preservation Office, Cynthia Ford

(707) 487-9255, ext. 1174, cynthia.ford@tolowa.com

Birthdays ……………………………....…………………….……………………….……...….18

Elder Nutrition Menu & Committee Meetings………………………………………..………...19

Lucky 7 Casino Ad …………………………………………………………………..…………20

Srch’ee-te Num-nii~-ma~s (July) 2023 All rights reserved. Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Tribal Government Newsletter published by the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, 12801 Mouth of Smith River Road, Smith River CA 95567. Phone: 707-4879255. Website: www.tolowa-nsn.gov. Articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation or their Staff. The Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation reserves the right to use their discretion in the information they publish. As per the Tribal Council of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, no article shall be published or acknowledged in the tribal newsletter that does not promote and protect the best interests of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation.

Editor: Emily Reed, Public Relations Manager (707) 487-9225 ext. 1182 public.relations@tolowa.com

Motions April 13, 2023

WAA-'AA-DVN NUY-NII~-'A~ (CONSENT AGENDA):

M/S/C (Sullivan/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to adopt the consent agenda including Information Services New IT Division Manager Job Description; Update Emergency Services Specialist Job Description.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

NVN-NVST-'AA~-TA (NATURAL RESOURCES):

M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve the convening of the Harvest Commission with Culture Committee recommendation of Darrell Moorehead as Commissioner and Marva Jones as the alternate, and the NRHC recommendation of Norene Darnell, and Tyler Travis, with James Richards as alternate.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the California Coastal Commission (CCC) and the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation (TDN).

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Boardman/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 202315 to Adopt 2023 Chis-chu Naa-tr’vlh-xat (Roosevelt Elk, Cervus Canadensis Roosevelt Hunt) Regulations.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Sullivan/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve chairperson signature on the Supplemental Project Agreement with the USDA Forest Service with correction of name (Dee-ni’).

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-16 Authorizing Application for Tribal Environmental Quality Incentive Program and Related Programs.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

MVN'-DVN (HOUSING):

M/S/C (O’Connell/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve new housing services aide job description.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Boardman/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Jeri Robertson, Housing Manager as authorized submitter of the IHBG-ARP APR performance report.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

NUU-DA'-YE'-DVN (COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WELLNESS):

M/S/C (Wait/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT-22301214 with Andromeda Lopez to have classes making Women’s Ceremonial Dress.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Boardman/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Letter of Support (LOS) for Assembly Bill (AB) 273 (Ramos) Protecting Children Missing from Foster Care.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (O’Connell/Wait) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Missing and Mur- dered Indigenous People (MMIP) Project Coordinator job description.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Wait/Steinruck) 6-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 202314 Standing Resolution to Proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Wait/Boardman) 6-0-1 Motion to approve submitting the Administration for Children and Families Office of Early Childhood Development Tribal Maternal, Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting Program grant, and tribal designee to sign the required forms

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

XAA-'VTLH-SRII-DVN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING):

M/S/C (O’Connell/Sullivan) 6-0-1 Motion to approve with edits, Tim Hoone to be delegated as the authorized submitter of the Indian Housing Block Grant – Competitive Annual Performance Report (IHBG-Competitive APR).

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Sullivan/Wait) 5-0-2 Motion to approve the chairperson signature on the letter of support to the CCHD for the Port Infrastructure Development program grant application.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson; O’Connell

YUU-NVLH-TS'IT-DVN (EDUCATION):

M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 6-0-1 Motion to approve modification #2 to Contract CT-2271-1183 with Adam Boatsman not to exceed $20,000.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (O’Connell/Boardman) 6-0-1 Motion to approve modification #2 to Contract CT-2271-1115 with Lauren Godla not to exceed $15,000.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, Giovannetti, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

Motions April 27, 2023

WAA-'AA-DVN NUY-NII~-'A~ (CONSENT AGENDA):

M/S/C (Boardman/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to adopt the consent agenda including regular meeting minutes for March 9 and March 23, 2023, senior accountant pay grade change modification #1, L7E Organizational chart, JD’s.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

NVN-NVST-'AA~-TA(NATURAL RESOURCES):

M/S/C (O’Connell/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve sending letter to the North Coast Water Quality Control Board to request consultation.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (O’Connell/Boardman) 5-0-1 Motion to approve sending letter to the North Coast Water Quality Control Board to request consultation.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

YUU-NVLH-TS'IT-DVN (EDUCATION):

M/S/C (Boardman/Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Contract CT2371-1227 with Rachel Downs not to exceed $20,000.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell, Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

TR'VM-DAN' DEE-NI'-DVN (TRIBAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION OFFICE):

M/S/C (O’Connell/ Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve letter with chairperson signature and send to Mr. Bhanu Patel with correction of phone number.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Sullivan/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve collaboration with Smith River Alliance for Tes-dvm-dvn Infrastructure and Visitor Support Project including the development of minimal lank acknowledgement interpretive panel.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Sullivan/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-19 Conduct Tribal Review and Update Information to Support Chvn-su’lh-dvn National register of Historic Places Nomination.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

NUU-DA'-YE'-DVN (COMMUNITY AND FAMILY WELLNESS):

M/S/C (Boardman/O’Connell) 5-0-1 Motion to approve committee recommendation to appoint Katrina Upton to the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Board.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Wait/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve committee recommendation to appoint Paula Aubrey to the Indian Child Welfare Advisory Board.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

XAA-'VTLH-SRII-DVN (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING):

M/S/C (Sullivan/Steinruck) 5-0-1 Motion to approve submitting a Grant application for Local Food Purchase Agreement (LFPA) Plus Program.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

M/S/C (Sullivan/Boardman) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Resolution 2023-18 as amended Clean California Grant Application.

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson

MVSH-XE NUU-DVTLH-TESH-DVN (OSG):

M/S/C (O’Connell/ Sullivan) 5-0-1 Motion to approve Letter of Support (LOS) to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

'Ay~: Sullivan, Boardman, Steinruck, O'Connell; Wait; Duu: 0; Xwee-la: Thompson next months edition in hopes of featuring all the tribal graduates together in the August Newsletter. Please look for the August newsletter to see all the wonderful graduation announcements.

2023 Graduates